The postcode SO43 7BL is located in New Forest, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1986 and is an active postcode. SO43 7BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO43 7BL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SO43 7BL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.
The closest road name to SO43 7BL is Southview which is centered 11 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Library Car Park and is 67 m away. The closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest Rail Station, 3.91 km away.
The closest primary school to SO43 7BL (for ages 11 and under) is Bartley Church of England Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 22, 2018.
The local pub for residents of SO43 7BL is FOX AND HOUNDS and is 121 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 15, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from BERTIES and is 121 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 18, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 41.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 68.8% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 31.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SO43 7BL is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Hampshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SO43 7BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO43 7BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO43 7BL
| Introduction | January 1986 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SO43 7BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (October 15, 2019) | 344 m |
| New Forest Small School | Independent school | 3-16 | 847 m | |
| Coxlease School | Special school | 5-19 | Outstanding (July 13, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Clay Hill School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 1.08 km |
| Bartley Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 5.38 km |
| Brockenhurst College | College | 16-99 | Good (February 3, 2017) | 5.57 km |
| Foxhills Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 5.65 km |
| Foxhills Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 5.65 km |
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 5.8 km |
| Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 6.32 km |
| Copythorne CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 6.52 km |
| Hazel Wood Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (June 16, 2011) | 6.57 km |
| Hounsdown School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 17, 2017) | 6.86 km |
| Abbotswood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 7.22 km |
| Forest Park School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 7.46 km |
| Lydlynch Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 7.49 km |
| Calmore Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 7.68 km |
| Calmore Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 7.68 km |
| Eling Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 7.9 km |
| Oakfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.95 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO43 7BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANISSA'S THAI KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 92 m | |
| INDIAN FUSION | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 92 m | |
| LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 92 m | |
| BERTIES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 121 m | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2022 | 121 m | |
| FOX AND HOUNDS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 121 m | |
| HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 121 m | |
| ROLYS FUDGE PANTRY LYNDHURST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 121 m | |
| THE CO-OPERATIVE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2022 | 121 m | |
| THE LYNDHURST TEA HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2022 | 121 m | |
| THE NEWFOREST BUTCHER | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 121 m | |
| THE THAI FOREST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2018 | 121 m | |
| THE WOODS CYCLERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2021 | 121 m | |
| LYNDHURST-DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 150 m | |
| NEW FOREST HERITAGE CENTRE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2021 | 150 m | |
| WILLOW TREE CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2019 | 151 m | |
| BAKEHOUSE24 LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 17, 2021 | 161 m | |
| FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2018 | 161 m | |
| LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 161 m | |
| PEGGY MAY'S CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2022 | 161 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO43 7BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Library Car Park | 67 m | |
| Fire Station | 167 m | |
| Fire Station | 195 m | |
| The Crown Hotel | 312 m | |
| Queens Road | 459 m | |
| Ashurst New Forest Rail Station | 3.91 km | |
| Beaulieu Road Rail Station | 5.2 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 17.4 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 21.05 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO43 7BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Pike's Hill | 574 m | |
| Swan Green | 1.11 km | |
| Northerwood Inclosure | 1.11 km | |
| Pondhead Inclosure | 1.15 km | |
| Foldsgate Inclosure | 1.24 km | |
| Bunker's Hill | 1.24 km | |
| Foldsgate Hill | 1.27 km | |
| Clay Hill | 1.31 km | |
| Lyndhurst Hill | 1.41 km | |
| Fox's Hill | 1.42 km | |
| Fox Hill | 1.49 km | |
| Dunces Arch Inclosure | 1.55 km | |
| High Coxlease Inclosure | 1.6 km | |
| Truslers Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Philip's Hill | 1.64 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO43 7BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.5 Mbps | 41.6 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.7 Mbps | 8.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 31.3% | 68.7% | 23.3 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 68.8% | 68.8% | 59 | 14.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SO43 7BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.87151500 |
| Longitude | -1.57394200 |
| OS Easting | 430076 |
| OS Northing | 0108088 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| New Forest National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
New Forest East |
| County Electorial Division | Lyndhurst & Fordingbridge ED |
| Electoral Ward | Lyndhurst |
| Local Authority District | New Forest |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Solent Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000091 |
| Travel To Work Area | Southampton |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hampshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Lyndhurst BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042371 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
New Forest 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
New Forest 007D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A1 |